Softfootball understands that should Vinícius Júnior join the 2026 Premier League champions Arsenal, he could earn around £400k per week, becoming the highest‑paid player in Arsenal’s history and the second‑highest earner in the Premier League.
Reports indicate Arsenal are ready to make Vinícius Júnior a blockbuster signing, matching the financial level required to bring one of world football’s biggest stars to the Emirates.
Updated Premier League Salary Rankings (2026) — If Vinícius Júnior Joins Arsenal
- Erling Haaland — £525k
- Vinícius Júnior — £400k
- Virgil van Dijk — £350k
- Bruno Fernandes — £300k
- Elliot Anderson — £300k
- Jack Grealish — £300k
- Bukayo Saka — £300k
- Marcus Rashford — £300k
- Omar Marmoush — £295k
- Kai Havertz — £280k
- Alexander Isak — £280k
- Gabriel Jesus — £265k
- Mason Mount — £250k
- Reece James — £250k
- Gianluigi Donnarumma — £250k
- Declan Rice — £240k
- Martin Ødegaard — £240k
- Tijjani Reijnders — £230k
- Phil Foden — £225k
- Rodri — £220k
